New Jersey S786 mandates water safety instruction in public school curriculum for grades K-12.
New Jersey S786 requires school districts to include water safety education in the health curriculum for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This instruction, starting in the 2023-2024 school year, must cover the proper use of flotation devices, awareness of water conditions, dangers of rip currents, and the importance of swimming in lifeguard-monitored areas. This bill aims to address the high rate of accidental drownings by equipping students with essential water safety knowledge.
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